Umberto Nobile and the Arctic Search for the Airship Italia
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
14 November 2017
Summary
The Italian airship designer and pilot Umberto Nobile had flown to the North Pole and beyond in 1926. He resolved to go back to the Arctic with a new airship in 1928. There were areas of the Arctic that had not been explored and it was believed that new lands might be there to be discovered. The expedition had geographical and scientific aims, but the political environment was also an important motivator. Mussolini and his Fascist party had come to power in 1922 and a successful expedition to…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781781556290 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1781556296 |
| Author: | Garth Cameron |
| Publisher: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Imprint: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 14 November 2017 |
| Weight: | 560g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 166mm |
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About The Author
Garth Cameron
Garth Cameron is a lawyer specialising in aviation law who lives on the South Island of New Zealand. He was educated at the University of Otago where he completed degrees in history and law, before becoming a commercial pilot and flying instructor. After he was admitted to the bar, he practised criminal law for many years at his own practice, and now has turned to aviation law. He still flies and is also a glider pilot and instructor. This is his fourth book.
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